ALCOHOL & ALCOHOLISM

“Alcoholism” – //Research in Context//

“Teen Alcoholism” – //Research in Context//

“Alcoholism” – //World Book Web//

CIGARETTES & SMOKING

“Cigarette Smoke” – UXL Encyclopedia of Science

“Quitting Smoking” – //Research in Context//

“Study: E-cigarettes increase risk of smoking in youth” – UPI News Current

“Smoking” – World Book Web

Website: Medline Plus – Smoking & Youth

Website: Tobacco: Know the Real Cost

Website: Medline Plus-Smokeless Tobacco

Website: Medline Plus-Secondhand Smoke

DRUG ABUSE & DRUG ADDICTION

“Drug Abuse” – //Research in Context//

“Drug Addiction and Drug Abuse – //Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia//

“Addiction” – //UXL Encyclopedia of Science//

“Behaviors, Habits, Addictions, and Eating Disorders” – //Healthy Living//

“Drug Abuse” – //World Book Web//

Website: National Institute on Drug Abuse in Children & Teens

GENERAL HEALTH BEHAVIORS

“Behaviors, Habits, Addictions, and Eating Disorders” – //Healthy Living//

“Healthy lifestyle can increase life expectancy by 7 years” – //UPI News Current//

HEALTH FOR TEENS – GIRLS & GUYS

Nemours Foundation – Kids Health for Teens
Contains information about many health topics of interest to teens

HEART DISEASE

“Heart Disease Prevention” – //Research in Context//

Website: American Heart Association

Website: Medline Plus – Heart Disease Prevention

Website: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention “Physical Activity Facts”

OBESITY & PHYSICAL FITNESS

“Obesity” – //Research in Context//

“Physical Fitness and Exercise” – //Healthy Living//

“Obesity” – //World Book Web//

SEXUAL HEALTH & SEXUAL BEHAVIORS

Website: American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists: Especially for Teens FAQ

Website: Medline Plus: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s)

St. Louis Post Dispatch article: “Sexting teens can face lifelong consequences”

Website: Stay Teen – “Abstinence”

Website: Safe Teens “Waiting and Abstinence”

TOOLS

My Family Health Portrait
You can create an online family medical history as well as learn why it is important to know your family’s health history.

INTERACTIVE GAMES

Website: Medline Plus – Interactive Games & Quizzes
You'll find interactive games, quizzes, and other fun activities related to health.